Brief overview What is meningitis? An inflammation of the skins that surround the brain – not to be confused with inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). However, both inflammations can occur at the same time (as meningoencephalitis). Signs & Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms (such as high fever, headache and pain in the limbs, nausea and vomiting), painful … Meningitis (Brain Inflammation)
The occipital vein belongs to veins in the human head. Thus, it is a part of the central nervous system. It supplies regions of the occipital head. What is the occipital vein? The occipital vein is a so-called occipital vein. With its various branches, it supplies areas of the cortex and the underlying medullary bed … Occipital Vein: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonyms in a broader sense bacterial meningitis, hood meningitis, convexity meningitis, leptomeningitis, meningococcal meningitis Medical: Meningitis purulenta Definition The term purulent meningitis (purulent meninges) describes a purulent inflammation (-itis) of the meninges (meninges), which can be caused by various pathogens. The purulent meningitis (purulent meningitis) is usually caused by bacteria. It is accompanied by high … Purulent meningitis
CausesEstablishment The development of purulent meningitis can be traced back to three causes. Purulent meningitisThe most common is the spread of the pathogens with the bloodstream (hematogenic meningitis). This can be the case when a bacterial infection (e.g. of the nasopharynx (sniffles) or lungs (cough)) generalizes, i.e. the pathogens spread with the blood throughout the … CausesEstablishment | Purulent meningitis
Complications complications: Cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) with increase in intracranial pressure Waterhouse-Friedrichsen syndrome (10-15% of meningococcal sepsis cases) Hydrocephalus (= hydrocephalus, i.e. the water in the nerves cannot flow off and accumulates) due to inflammatory adhesions of the meninges Pus accumulation in the cavities of the brain where brain fluid is normally found … Complications | Purulent meningitis
Prognosis Since the development of penicillins, mortality from bacterial meningitis has been reduced from 80% to 20% (5-30%). Nevertheless, it has not changed significantly since then: Although antibiotic therapy has improved, overall mortality has not decreased as the age of the patients has increased. Unfavorable factors for the prognosis of bacterial meningitis are After the … Prognosis | Purulent meningitis
ProphylaxisDuty to report A patient with meningococcal infection should be isolated after initiation of antibiotic therapy, as meningocococci are easily transmitted by droplet infection and direct contact. After 24 hours no more infection should occur. During this time, hospital staff and visitors must observe certain hygiene measures, such as wearing protective gowns, nose and mouth … ProphylaxisDuty to report | Purulent meningitis
Herpes simplex encephalitis (also known as HSV encephalitis for short) is an inflammation of the brain caused by herpes simplex viruses. After a phase of nonspecific flu-like symptoms, the patient presents with characteristic neurological and neuropsychological symptoms as the disease progresses. With early treatment, the prognosis is good. What is herpes simplex encephalitis? Herpes simplex … Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Coprolalia is considered a neurological-psychiatric disorder that manifests itself by uttering foul language from the anal area. It is usually a symptom of an underlying mental illness, such as Tourettes syndrome. However, other psychiatric disorders may also present with this symptom. What is coprolalia? Coprolalia is characterized by a tendency to utter obscene and indecent … Coprolalia: Causes, Treatment & Help
The nucleus subthalamicus is a nucleus (Latin nucleus) located under (Latin sub) the thalamus, the largest part of the diencephalon. In professional circles, the abbreviation STN is mostly used today. Its formerly used epithet, Luysi body, on the other hand, goes back to its discoverer. What is the nucleus subthalamicus? The nucleus subthalamicus, along with … Nucleus Subthalamicus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Frey syndrome is the term used to describe abnormal sweating that is triggered in the face and neck area during the consumption of food or by various stimuli such as chewing or tasting. What is Frey syndrome? Frey syndrome (Gustatory sweating, Auriculotemporal syndrome) is a very pronounced sweating in the neck and head area that … Frey Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Synonyms in a broader sense encephalitis, meningitis, herpes Definition The encephalitis caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) is the most common form of acute viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) with about one new case per 100,000 inhabitants per year (5 per 100,000 in Western Europe). If it is detected and treated … Herpes simplex encephalitis
